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13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists



Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 509$35.42/hr$23.80/hr$28.39/hr$32.89/hr$39.95/hr$47.73/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing90$42.32/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities90$40.32/hr
Information20$40.15/hr
Financial Activities380$37.80/hr
Professional and Business Services600$47.53/hr
Education and Health Services300$35.40/hr
Leisure and Hospitality10$31.68/hr
Other Services40$38.43/hr
Public Administration60$41.49/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 10$32.25/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 30$35.78/hr9.3%
Southwest Balance of State 30$36.47/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 40$37.30/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 40$33.25/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 40$35.31/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 50$32.89/hr5.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 50$38.50/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 50$51.08/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 60$35.84/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 70$39.87/hr13.6%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 70$40.47/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 90$41.49/hr4.2%
Central Minnesota 100$35.84/hr10.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,150$40.44/hr7.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,190$40.35/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,590$39.68/hr7.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Compensation and Benefits Managers 310$69.95/hr1.3%
Labor Relations Specialists 1,660$46.46/hr0.0%
Human Resources Managers 4,140$73.97/hr5.6%
Survey Researchers N/A$46.64/hr-0.9%
Chief Executives 6,690$94.33/hrN/A
Budget Analysts 470$39.79/hr3.6%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 2,190$49.40/hr3.1%
Accountants and Auditors 30,400$39.40/hr5.6%
Medical and Health Services Managers 10,130$55.54/hr26.1%
Personal Financial Advisors 6,360$45.87/hr12.3%


  • Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.
  • Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
  • Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
  • Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
  • Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
  • Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales.
  • Advise staff of individuals' qualifications.
  • Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
  • Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
  • Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training workers.